KOTO Mission Statement
Since 1975, KOTO has provided the
Telluride region with high-quality, commercial-free, non-underwritten
community radio. Listener-supported KOTO's radio mission
is to entertain, educate, and inform while reflecting the
needs, desires, and diversity of our community.
Created by visionaries, staffed by dedicated professionals,
fueled by enthusiastic volunteers and supported by listener
donations, KOTO is a crucial local institution. KOTO is
governed by the San Miguel Educational Fund.
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Our volunteer DJs provide
unique, free form music programming & more.
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Dedicated news professionals
provide regular regional news coverage.
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Fund-raising events and concerts
involve and reward our community.
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Locally produced talk shows
and open access schedule slots provide public access
to the airwaves.
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Frequent on-air announcements
and regular features provide a valuable community service.
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Live coverage & broadcasts
keep our audience informed of emergencies.
Station Goals
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to reach everyone in Telluride
and its surrounding communities with a quality
signal.
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to acquire a second signal
and select programming through a public process.
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to remodel and expand our
existing facilities or acquire new facilities
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to accommodate future needs
and provide an efficient and pleasant work environment.
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to create and grow an income-producing
reserve fund.
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to increase membership to
over 2000 and receive 50% of our Operating Budget from
member contributions.
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